2003 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 326

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure fromthe regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicleis held by the parking brake only. To check the PARK (P) mechanism'sholding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK Then (P). release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. in LOCK. Parking Brake and AutomaticTransaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing Service When)uaredoing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once shn?r!dthe vphIc!p hegin to move. At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-13